3D SYSTEMS CORP — Regulatory Filings 2012

Apr 17, 2012

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 17, 2012

3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	1-34220	95-4431352
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (803) 326-3900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

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*Item 8.01. Other Events.*

On April 17, 2012, the registrant completed a non-material acquisition of Paramount Industries, Inc., a direct manufacturing and product development solutions provider for aerospace and medical device applications. Paramount provides its customers with a range of solutions from complete design-to-manufacturing services to the production of certified end-use parts and products.

The registrant expects to integrate Paramount's manufacturing facilities and advanced tooling and assembly operations with its growing on-demand direct manufacturing services.

*Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated April 17, 2012 regarding acquisition of Paramount Industries, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 17, 2012
By:	/s/ ANDREW M. JOHNSON
Name:	Andrew M. Johnson
Title:	Assistant General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	3D Systems Press Release regarding acquisition of Paramount Industries, Inc.